Valheim and The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker collide in this brand new RPG out now.
It may not have gotten the love it initially deserved, but I think it’s fair to say that The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker is one of the most popular entries in the beloved Nintendo series.
Originally released in 2002 in Japan and then for the West in 2003, I can remember the hate that The Wind Waker was getting. Working at a video game retailer at the time, there were so many customers complaining about its cel-shaded visuals.
However, I think once those grumpy few actually played The Wind Waker, I like to think that their opinions changed quicker than the tide turning in the open sea when sailing the King of Red Lions.
What’s more, fans have been calling for The Wind Waker to get a modern remake on current Nintendo Switch consoles (I know, the Wii U got a remaster), but that is yet to come to fruition.
Sure, you can play The Wind Waker with a Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pass, but I’m not counting that. It’s not a proper remaster, and even if you subscribe to this tier, those who do not own a Switch 2 are locked out from accessing it, but I digress.
As for Valheim, inspired by Norse mythology, initially released in 2021, this is currently one of the most popular MMORPG survival games. And that’s saying something, considering how crowded this genre is right now.
So what is this new RPG that blends both of the games mentioned in this article? The game in question is called Voyagers of Nera, developed and published by Treehouse Games.
Voyagers of Nera is available on Steam in Early Access! Invite up to 10 players to sail across a magical ocean world, survive deep sea threats, and build vibrant villages across 3 unique biomes. ⛵ pic.twitter.com/240E9P0Luw
— Voyagers of Nera ⛵OUT NOW on PC Steam! (@VoyagersofNera) September 16, 2025
“Voyagers of Nera is a cooperative survival-crafting game for up to 10 players set in a vast ocean full of ancient ruins and diverse biomes,” reads the description of the game on Steam.
“Nera is a magical ocean world full of beauty, magic, and danger. You are an Echo, descendants of the long-extinct protectors of this world. It falls to you to sail across the seas, defeat the monstrous creatures of the Deep, and awaken the spirits before they fade away forever.”
Voyagers of Nera has just entered its early access phase of release, and if you purchase it before 30 September 2025, you’ll receive a tidy 20% discount off its full RRP.
At the time of writing, there is no mention of whether Voyagers of Nera will eventually get a console release.
This sounds like an exciting blend of two beloved games! The combination of Valheim’s survival elements with the charm of The Wind Waker could lead to some great adventures. Looking forward to seeing how this new RPG unfolds!
Absolutely, the blend of Valheim’s survival elements with Wind Waker’s vibrant exploration could lead to some really unique gameplay mechanics. I’m curious to see how they incorporate sailing and resource management in this new RPG!
to some really unique gameplay experiences! I’m excited to see how the crafting system will incorporate both the resource management of Valheim and the adventurous spirit of Wind Waker. It could really enhance the sense of discovery in the game!
I completely agree! The combination of Valheim’s crafting mechanics with the exploration elements from Wind Waker could lead to some fascinating gameplay dynamics. It’ll be interesting to see how they balance both survival and adventure aspects!
Absolutely! The blend of Valheim’s crafting with Wind Waker’s vibrant exploration definitely creates a unique gameplay experience. It will be interesting to see how the open-world design influences player creativity in building and navigation.
an exciting experience for players. Plus, the combination of survival elements from Valheim with the storytelling charm of Wind Waker could lead to some really unique quests and challenges. It sounds like a fantastic way to engage players in both crafting and adventure!
It’s definitely an intriguing blend! The survival mechanics from Valheim can really add depth to the exploration and adventure aspects reminiscent of Wind Waker. It’ll be interesting to see how players adapt to those challenges in a more whimsical setting.
Absolutely, the survival mechanics can enhance the gameplay experience! Plus, the vibrant art style reminiscent of Wind Waker could really bring the world to life. It’ll be interesting to see how the two styles mesh together!
I completely agree! The combination of survival mechanics with that vibrant art style really creates a unique atmosphere. It’ll be interesting to see how exploration and crafting play into the storytelling as well!
a unique gaming experience. Plus, the exploration elements seem reminiscent of both games, which could lead to some exciting adventures. I’m curious to see how the crafting system will work alongside the storytelling.
Absolutely, the exploration aspect really does draw from both titles! It’ll be interesting to see how the crafting and survival mechanics from Valheim blend with the adventure and puzzle-solving of Wind Waker. It could lead to some truly engaging gameplay!
I completely agree! The blend of exploration and survival mechanics could lead to some unique gameplay experiences. I’m also curious about how the art style will merge elements from both games to create a cohesive world.
Absolutely! The combination of Valheim’s crafting and building elements with Wind Waker’s vibrant world could create some fascinating gameplay dynamics. I’m excited to see how they balance those mechanics to enhance the overall experience!
That’s a great point! The blend of Valheim’s survival mechanics with Wind Waker’s exploration could really create a unique gameplay experience. It’ll be interesting to see how the RPG incorporates both combat styles and storytelling elements from each game.